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Automatic Channel Selection
Cordless Telephone with Answering System
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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SPP-AQ500
©1996 by Sony Corporation Printed in Hong Kong
Owner's Record
The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SPP-AQ500
Serial No. ___________________
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5.Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
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6.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
12.Unplug thi.s produci from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that arc covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may resulT in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinitv of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY BATTERY. READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
i.Use only the following i\|v anJ si/c baiier> pack; SONY BP-T16.
2.Do not dispo.se of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for pos.sible special disposal instructions.
?i. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4.Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and key. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
.S. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this produci only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this produci.
6.Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.
7.Do not mix old and new batteries in this product.
8.Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufactures in this produci.
INFORMATION FOR GENERAL TELEPHONES
1.This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
2.The applicable registration jack (connector) USOC-RJ11C is used for this equipment.
3.This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant.
The FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.
4.The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs. should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs. contact the local telephone company.
5.Il'your ct|uipmem (SPP-AQ.‘S()0) causes harm lo ilie lelcphone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discoiuinuance of ser\ ice may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
6.The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the leiephone compain will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupied service.
7.If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-AQ5()0>. for repair or warranty information, please contact Sonv Direct Response Center: Tel I-800-222-7669. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resohed.
8.All repairs will be performed in an authorized •Sony service station.
9.This equipment cannot be used to party lines or coin lines.
10.This equipment is hearing and compatible.
If your telephone is equipped with automatic dialers
When programming emergency numbers and (on making test calls to emergency numbers:
1.Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call,
2.Perform such acti\ ities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late exemngs.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not express!) apjU'o\ed in this manual could void your authorit) to operate this equipment.
Important notice
Warning: This telephone operates as a radio transmitter. Con\ ervation' o\ er this cordless leiephone ma\ he heard b\ tuhers on radios within the area ot iiv ranee ol transmission.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant lo Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference lo radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inierl’encc to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. the user is encouruged lo try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the cquipmenl into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Tabl6 of contents
Getting Started
6Read this first
7Step 1: Checking the package contents
8Step 2: Setting up the base unit
11 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack for the handset
Basics
14 Making calls
15 Redialing
16 Receiving calls
17 Adjusting the ringer volume
26 Listening to the messages
26To play back the messages
27Adjusting the speaker volume
27 Erasing the messages
28Screening calls
29Recording a telephone conversation
30Recording a memo message
31Operating the answering machine from the handset
32Operating the answering machine from a touch-tone phone
Advanced Features
18 speed dialing
20 Paging
Using as a telephone answering machine
21Setting up the answering machine
21Setting the time and the dayof the week
22Recording the greeting
23Selecting the ring time (on the base unit only)
24Selecting the answering mode
25Turning on the answering machine
Additional Information
34Mounting the base unit on a wall
35Resetting the digital security code
36Notes on power sources
36Maintenance
37Troubleshooting
40Specifications
41Index
42LIMITED WARRANTY
Table of contents 5™
Cietting started
Read this first
Before you use your phone, you must set it up. Here’s a quick way to set up your phone: Step 1,2 and 3.
Step 1 (page 7)
First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories.
Step 2 (page 8 to 10)
Next, you need to do three things to set up the base unit, including finding the best location for the base unit.
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Finally, you need to insert the battery pack into the handset and place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery pack.
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About the cordless telephone
The first time you charge the battery pack, a random security code is automatically assigned between the base unit and the handset. Only a handset which has this unique security code can make calls through the base unit. This system prevents the possibility of other cordless telephone handsets making calls through your base unit. You can also reset the security code (see page 35).
Getting Started
step 1
Checking the package contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.
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step 2
Setting up the base unit
Do the following steps:
•Choose the best location
•Connect the base unit
•Choose the dialing mode
Choose the best location
Where you place the base unit affects the reception quality of the
handset.
Away from
television sets
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equipment
Away from noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic
Away from heat sources, such as radiators, airducts, and sunlight
Away from a microwave oven
Away from excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
Away from a personal computer
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Away from another cordless |
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Caution: The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base unit should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
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Connect the base unit
If you want to hang the base unit on a wall, mount the unit first (see
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Raise the antenna vertical!}. Fully extend the antenna. Make sure it points toward the ceiling.
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step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued)
Notes
•Use only the supplied AC-T42 AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
•Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power supply.
•Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC power adaptor easily.
Tips
•If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone service company for assistance.
•If you have two phone lines on a single jack with the first. phone line connected to center pair of w ires, and need to connect the second phone line (outer pair of wires), contact your telephone company for rew iring.
Polarity of the plug
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Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode (tone or pulse).
Depending on your dialing system, set the DIAL MODE switch as follows.
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If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the DEAL MODE switch set to T.
If the call connects, leave the switch as it is; otherwise, set to P.
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step 3
Preparing the battery pack for the handset
Insert the battery pack into the handset, then place the handset on the base unit.
insert the battery pack
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the handset.
Connect the cord of the battery pack correctly.
Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment lid.
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step 3: Preparing the battery pack for the handset (continued)
Charge the battery pack
Place the handset on the base unit.
The CHARGE lamp lights up. It takes about 12 hours to charge the battery pack.
CHARGE lamp
Battery duration
A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:
•6 hours when you use the handset continuously.
•14 days when the handset is in standby mode.
You can save the handset battery power by setting the RING ON/ ВАТТ SAVE switch to ВАТТ SAVE. The handset won't ring (see page 17).
Notes
•The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if iit>i in use.
•The CHARGE lamp of the base unit is always lighted when the handsel is placed on the base unit, even if the battery pack has been fully charged.
when to charge the battery pack
As long as the handset is placed on the base unit after each call, the battery pack will be recharged continuously.
If the handset battery becomes weak
You will hear a beep every three seconds during the conversation.
The call will be disconnected in one minute.
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When to purchase a new battery pack
If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 12 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement.
Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or .service center, and ask for Sony BP-T16 rechargeable battery pack.
Note
If the handsel battery is completely discharged, the digital security code will be erased |
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Basics
Making calls
1 Press (TALK) and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up. You then hear a dial tone. If you hear beeps, move closer to the base unit.
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Dial the phone number.
When you’re done talking, press
CTALK), or replace the handset on the base unit.
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.
Additional tasks
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Select better channel |
Press ( CHANNEL ). |
(only on the handset) |
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Switch to tone dialing |
Press TONE (*) after you’re connected. |
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The line will remain in tone dialing until |
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If the handset battery becomes weak during a call
The handset will beep every three seconds. The call will be
disconnected after one minute. Replace the handset on the base unit
to charae.
14™ Basics
Redialing
1 Press (TALK) and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2 Press ( R E D IA L /P A U S E ) to redial th e number last dialed.
Note
If the number exceed.s .12 digii.s or there i.s no previou.s number dialed, the beep.s will
alert you that the number can't be dialed.
To erase the last phone number dialed
While the telephone isn't in use. press (R E D IA L /P A U S E ) twice.
The number will be erased from the memory, and you’ll hear a long confirmation beep.
Note
Make sure that the RING O.N/B.ATT SA'VE switch is set to RING ON for this
operation.
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Receiving calls
1 When you hear the phone ring, press
CTALK) (or any dialing key including ® and (D).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
When you’re done talking, press
(TALK). or replace the handset on the base unit.
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.
Additional tasks
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Switch to another call* |
Press (FLASH). |
("call waiting" service) |
Press the button again to get back to the |
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You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.
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Adjusting the ringer volume
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If you can hear the base unit ring on incoming calls, you can make the handset not ring by setting the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch to ВАТТ SAVE. You can still make or receive calls by pressing (TALK).
Press (RING SET). |
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Speed dialing
You can dial with a touch of a few keys by storing phone number on
a dialing key.
Storing phone numbers
1 P re s s (S P E E D D I^ P G M ).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.
2 Press one of the dialing keys (® to ®) for the phone number to be stored.
3 Enter the phone number you want to store.
You can enter up to 16 digits, including a tone and a pause, each of which is counted as one dicit.
P re s s (S P E E D D IA L /P G M ~ ).
You hear a long confirmation beep. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off and the number is stored.
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•Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of the procedure.
•Make sure that RING ON/BATT .SAVE switch is set to RING ON.
Tips
If uiu enter a w rong ituniher. start from the beginning
You can't receire calls while you're storing mimhers.
18™ Advanced Features
To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
Before entering a phone number in Step 3 on the previous page, do as follows:
1 Enter the outside line access digit (e.g. 9).
iZ Press ( REDIAL7PAUSE ) to enter a pause.
To change a stored number
Store a new number, as described on the previous page.
Making calls with speed dialing
1 Press (TALK) and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2 Press C SPEED DIAL/PGfyQ.
3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((0) to (D).
The phone number stored in the speed dialing number will be dialed.
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Paging
You can page the handset from the base unit.
Press ( PAGE).
The paging signal is heard from the handset.
When you press (PAGE) for a moment, the paging signal sounds for one second. Or the paging signal sounds continuously as long as you keep pressing C PAGF).
Notes
•It' a call comes in during paging, paging is canceled.
•You cannoi page when the handsel is engaged in conversation.
•It’ the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch on the handsel is set to ВАТТ SAVE, the paging signal doesn’t ring.
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Using as a telephone answering machine
Setting up the answering machine
As you proceed the operation, you will hear the operation guidance.
Setting the time and the day of the week
1 Press (REMOTE).
The REMOTE lamp lights up. The day of the week, time and new message number are announced.
2 Press ®.
3 Set the day of the week using the dialing keys. Sunday - 03, Monday - (D,
Tuesday - (3), Wednesday - ®,
Thursday - (5), Friday - d),
Saturday - CZ)
4 Set the hour using the dialing keys ((0)QI)
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To set 3 o’clock, press CQ)C3).
5 Set the minutes using the dialing keys (CQ)® ... (5)®).
To set 8 minutes, press ®CE).
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6 Set the AM or PM. To set AM, press ®. To set PM, press ®.
A long confirmation beep sounds, and the day of the week, time are announced. The Clock starts.
/ Press (REMOTE).
The REMOTE lamp goes off.
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•Make sure that the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch is set to RING ON.
•If two minutes have passed during operation, the setting is canceled. Try again from the beginning.
•During the power interruption, the clock stops. So if this happens, reset the lime.
Tip
The clock has started when the power cord was first connected. continued
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Setting up the answering machine (continued)
Recording the greeting
You can record your own greeting for the “normal” and
“annoucement only” mode.
1 Press CREMOTE).
The REMOTE lamp lights up.
2 Press GREETING/®.
You will hear an operation guidance from the handset.
3 Speak into the handset.
You can record up to one minute.
4 To stop recording, press STOP/®.
A long confirmation beep sounds, and your greeting will be played back.
) Press CREMOTE).
The REMOTE lamp goes off.
Notes
•Make sure thal ihe RING ON/BATT SAVH switch is set to RING ON.
•If the greeting is shorter than 2 seconds, five short error beeps sound and the greeting is not recorded.
•This answering machine has also prerecorded greeting. You can use following greeting. ifyt)u don't record your ow n greeting.
Tip
To record the greeting from a touch-tone phone, see page
Prerecorded greeting |
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“Hello, I'm unable to answer your call right |
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message after the tone.” |
ANN ONLY mode: "Hello. I'm unable to answer your call right now. Please call again, thunk you."
Tip
If yt)U u ant to record your own "anmninccmeni (Mii)" greeting, do the aho\ e sequence after setting the AUDIBLI: ON/OKF - ANN ONLY switch to ANN ONLY (see page
24). Otheruise the ■'normal" greeting w ill be recorded.
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To change the greeting
Do in the same way as described on the previous page. The new greeting replaces the old one, if you record the greeting shorter than 2 seconds, five short error beeps sound and switch to the prerecorded greeting aulomalically.
Selecting the ring time (on the base unit only)
You can select the number of rings before the phone answers to take a message.
There are three modes. ?>, 5, and TS (Toll saver).
1 Press (RING SET ) twice.
2 Press or (2D select “?i times”, "5 times", or "Toll saver”.
To answei' after 3 rings, .select "3 times". To answer after 5 rings, select ‘‘.3 times". Select "Toll saver” to answer after 3 times when there is a new message and after 5 times when there is no new message.
Press (RING SET).
You will hear a long confirmation beep.
Note
Do iiol allow more ihan ^0 seconds lo elapse beluecn each siep ot'ihe procedure.
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Setting up the answering machine (continued)
Selecting the answering mode
You can set the answering machine to record incoming messages (Normal mode), or just to make an announcement without recording messages (Announcement only mode).
In the normal mode, you also have the option of having a beep to tell you if you have received any new incoming messages.
To record incoming messages
When you want to have beeps (audible indicator)
A U D IB L E
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When you do not want to have beeps
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Turning on the answering machine
Notes
•If the remaUiiiig recording time becomes less than 4 minutes and 30 seconds, the remaining recording time is announced.
•If 4 minutes have passed while recording the incoming message, the line is d isconnected automatical I y.
•If the message is shorter than 2 seconds, the message is not recorded.
Tip
The answering machine will automatically answer a call alter 10 rings even if the answering function is off.
The answering function will remain on for all subsequent calls.
To turn off the answering machine
Pre,s.s (ANSWER ).
The answering machine is turned off and the message counter goes
off.
Tip
You can turn the answering machine on/off using the handset, too (see page 31).
To (urn the answering machine on/off from a touch-tone phone, see page 33.
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Listening to the messages
If there are new messages, the number of new messages flash. You will hear beeps in the AUDIBLE ON mode.
To play back the messages
Press (PLAY/STOP). The unit plays back from the first new messaue.
(SKIP/QUICK)
Note
If a call comes in during (he playback, the playback stops.
Tip
You can also listen to the message by using the handset (see page 31)
To play back the message from a touch-tone phone, see page 33.
To skip the current message
Press ( SKIP/QUICK ) during playback.
To repeat the current message
Press ( REPEAT/SLOW ) during playback.
If \ ou press the button again within two seconds after the current message has started, you go to the previous message.
To stop playback
Press ( PLAY/STOP ).
To play back quickly
Keep pressing (SKIP/QUICK) during playback.
Release (SKIP/QUICK) to return to normal playback.
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Keep pressing ( REPEAT/SLQW ) during playback.
Release CREPEAT/SLOW ) to return to normal playback.
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